Singapore

Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found

Seventeen people, including seven Singaporeans and 10 Indonesians, survived the incident.

The volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia, May 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.
Orange juice

Licked it and put it back—in Singapore: French student’s costly mistake

Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore

The secret of the world’s best airport: Why does it win every year?

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.

Forging new alliances: Israel appoints first ever ambassador to Somaliland


Singapore sends first resident ambassador to Israel amid Gaza war

Ian Mak of Singapore was among 16 new ambassadors who have presented their letters of credence since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

 (L-R) Ian Mak of Singapore, President Isaac Herzog

Israel-Hamas war: A view from Singapore on restoring deterrence - opinion

Israel must restore deterrence against Hamas and whatever may replace it in Gaza after its current leadership is destroyed. More vitally, Israel must restore deterrence against Iran and Hezbollah.

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip. November 18, 2023

For Jewish teens in Asia, first BBYO convention in Singapore offers a rare sense of community

Participants explored some of Singapore’s most famous sites like the Jewel Changi Airport and the Gardens by the Bay.

TOURISTS TAKE pictures next to the Merlion statue in the central business district of Singapore, last month.

What is the secret fruit behind great eye health?

There is fantastic news for those who aren’t fond of carrots - recent research from Singapore reveals that grapes can have a positive impact on your eye health. 


Singapore blows up 100 kg. bomb from World War 2

The war relic, which was unearthed last week, had been deemed unsafe to move and hence had to be disposed of on-site by the military.

 People sit along the Marina Bay area in the hazy skyline of Singapore March 4, 2014

Dozen Israelis make emergency landing in Malaysia on Emirates flight

The emergency landing was reportedly due to severe weather conditions. 

 Emirates offers third daily flight

Singapore executes woman for drug offense in a 20-year first 

Djamani was the second person to be executed in Singapore this week over a drug offense, as 57-year-old Mohd Aziz bin Hussain had been executed a few days prior.

Drugs [illustrative]

Israel-Singapore: A deep, dark, secret love affair

The tiny city-state of Singapore has a powerful military fist, not talked about but evident to hostile neighbors. And Israel played a crucial role in creating it. 

 Israeli ex-pat Atar Sandler and her husband and children overlook the skyline of the financial hub from their Singapore apartment balcony, last year.

Israeli Klezmer Band “Eve’s Women” rocks Israel Independence Day in Singapore

Israeli Embassy in Singapore holds first public reception in three years for Israel Independence Day.


Grapevine March 15, 2023: A wedding to remember

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

The Great Synagogue